Garden Party wedding website template

The first thing guests see. Say who, when and where in the first two lines, then point them to the RSVP.

We're getting married in the garden

We're so happy to be celebrating with you. Join us for a garden ceremony, long lunch and dancing under the trees on Saturday 16 October 2027.

Everything you need is on this site: the timings, where to stay, what to wear and how to RSVP. Please let us know if you can make it by 1 September 2027.

Optional, and best kept to a short paragraph. Guests who know one of you love learning how you met.

How we got here

We met at a friend's barbecue in 2019, when it poured and everyone squeezed under one gazebo. Sam asked Mia on a picnic that also got rained on, and we have been walking the Hills trails together ever since.

Sam proposed at sunrise on our favourite trail, and the answer was an easy yes. We can't wait to celebrate with the people who have been part of our story.

Give arrival time, not just start time. For an outdoor wedding, always say where the wet-weather plan moves things.

On the day

- 2:30 pm Guests arrive. Find your seat on the lawn by the old fig tree.
- 3:00 pm Ceremony in the garden
- 3:30 pm Drinks and canapés on the terrace
- 5:00 pm Reception lunch at long tables under the oak trees
- 8:00 pm Cake, speeches and dancing
- 11:00 pm Carriages

If it rains, the ceremony moves to the glasshouse pavilion, a short walk from the lawn. We'll post any change here by 8 am on the morning of the wedding.

Parking, drop-off and the nearest accommodation are what guests need. Include one rideshare or taxi note for the ride home.

Getting there and staying nearby

Come in through the main gate on Summit Road. There is free parking at the visitor car park, about five minutes' walk from the ceremony lawn, and drop-off is right at the main gate.

We've found a few places to stay nearby:
- A guesthouse in Stirling, about 15 minutes' drive from the venue
- A hotel in Hahndorf, about 15 minutes' drive from the venue

Rideshare can be patchy late at night out here, so we've arranged a shuttle back to Stirling and Hahndorf at 11 pm. Please plan your ride home before you arrive.

Ask everything you need for catering and seating in one go: attendance, names, dietary needs and any accessibility requirements.

Will you join us?

Please RSVP by 1 September 2027 so we can confirm numbers with our caterer.

When you reply, let us know:
- Whether you can make it
- The names of everyone in your invitation
- Any dietary requirements or allergies
- Anything that would make the day easier for you, like seating near the front or step-free access

Your invitation lists everyone it is for. We wish we could invite everyone's partners and families, but our numbers are limited by the venue.

Name the dress code, then translate it for the venue. Outdoor guests most need advice on shoes and sun.

What to wear

Garden party: think summer dresses, linen suits and light colours. Ties are optional.

The ceremony is on grass, so block heels, flats or wedges will be much kinder than stilettos. Bring sunglasses and a layer for the evening, when it can cool down quickly.

Answer the questions you'd otherwise get by text. Keep each answer to one or two lines.

Questions guests ask

Q: Can I bring a plus-one?
A: We've included everyone we can host on your invitation. If a name isn't there, we'd love to see you on your own.
Q: Are children invited?
A: Children are welcome, and there will be a kids' table with activities.
Q: What happens if it rains?
A: Everything moves to the glasshouse pavilion at the same times. We'll update this page on the morning if the plan changes.
Q: Is the venue accessible?
A: Paths are flat and paved to the ceremony lawn, and there are accessible toilets at the pavilion. Tell us in your RSVP if you need anything.
Q: Can I take photos during the ceremony?
A: We'd love you to be fully present for the ceremony and leave the photos to our photographer. Snap away from drinks onwards.

Keep it short and gracious. Say what you'd like, and that it's optional.

Gifts

Your company is the best gift. If you'd like to give something, we'll have a wishing well at the reception to put towards our first home, or you can find our registry at the link on our invitation.